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Chapter 9: Republic of South Africa
Section 1: e Geography of South Africa
Section 1: Physical and Human Geography
Directions: Complete the chart with information from the text.
Location and
Size of South
Africa
Physical
Features of
South Africa
Climate of
South Africa
Natural
Resources of
South Africa
Where People
Live in South
Africa
Directions: Write a thesis statement summarizing the geography of South Africa.
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Directions: Answer each question in one or two complete sentences.
1. How does South Africa’s geography and location affect trade?
2. What is a veld? How are velds used by the people in South Africa?
3. What is the Great Escarpment?
4. What are the major environmental issues facing South Africa?
5. Where do people live in South Africa? Why?
6. Why is South Africa known for its natural resources?
7. What role does ethnic diversity play in South Africa?